Latest reading: In August, the trade balance was USD +34.7 billion, following a USD +30.4 billion reading in the prior...
Merchandise Trade Balance in Mexico
The merchandise trade balance in Mexico averaged USD -6.1 billion in the decade to 2024. The 2024 reading was USD -8.2 billion. For more information on trade, visit our dedicated page.
Mexico Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for Mexico from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Mexico Trade Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -10.8 | -28.1 | -12.3 | -18.4 | 0.2 |
Merchandise trade slips into deficit in July
Latest reading: In July, the trade balance was USD -0.8 billion, following a USD +4.1 billion figure in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +8.3 billion. Merchandise exports rose 43.7% in year-on-year terms in July, following a 34.5% rise in the prior month. July's reading was the strongest since May 2021 and was driven by higher mining and non-vehicle manufactured exports. Merchandise imports were up 45.0% in year-on-year terms in July, following 28.0% growth in the previous month. July's reading was the strongest since July 2021.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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